SNC

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a privately held American aerospace, defense, electronics, engineering, and manufacturing company specializing in aircraft modification, integration, and space technologies. Founded in 1963 by John Chisholm, SNC has grown into a multi-billion-dollar corporation with over 4,000 employees.

The company is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, and operates more than 40 locations worldwide. These include offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Turkey.

Company Locations

• Headquarters: Sparks, Nevada, USA
• Additional location: Centennial, Colorado, USA
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• Turkey

Product and Service Domains

SNC offers a diverse range of products and services across several domains.

• Aerospace and Defense: innovative solutions in aircraft integration and modification, secure Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, digital radio frequency technologies, and tactical solutions.
• Space Technologies: development of the Dream Chaser spaceplane through its subsidiary Sierra Space, selected by NASA for the Commercial Resupply Services 2 contract. Collaboration with Blue Origin on the Orbital Reef space station.
• Cybersecurity and Command & Control: mission systems and inline cybersecurity solutions for defense and commercial clients.
• Command and Control Systems: advanced systems enabling effective coordination and management of military and defense operations.

Notable Projects

SNC has been awarded significant contracts, including a $13 billion agreement with the U.S. Air Force to develop the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), a successor to the E-4B Nightwatch aircraft.

This involves modifying Boeing 747-8 aircraft to serve as a command and control center during emergencies.

Leadership and Growth

Under the leadership of Chairwoman and President Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen, SNC has expanded through strategic acquisitions. These include ORBITEC, 3S Engineering, SpaceDev, MicroSat Systems, WaveBand Corporation, Turtle Mountain Communications, and Plano Microwave.

These acquisitions have enhanced SNC's capabilities in space technologies, engineering, and manufacturing.

Reputation and Achievements

SNC's commitment to innovation and excellence has established it as a trusted partner for the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and private spaceflight companies.

The company has contributed to over 500 successful space missions, including 14 missions to Mars.